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Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Grilled chicken quesadillas are easy to make and perfect for an easy lunch or dinner that's ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: comfort food, Grilled Chicken Quesadilla, one-pot
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 212kcal
Author: anne lawton

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces shredded chicken cooked
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 Tortillas or wraps 8 to 10 inches in size
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Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the 3/4 cup red bell pepper and 1/2 cup onion. Cook for a few minutes until crisp, tender and remove from the heat.
  • Use a pastry brush to coat the grill pan or grill grates with a little bit of olive oil, and heat it over medium to high heat. Once the grill is hot, place a tortilla on the grill and cover one-half of the tortilla with cheddar cheese.
  • Place a layer of bell peppers on top of the cheese, then a layer of shredded chicken then a little more cheese.
  • Fold over the tortilla and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the folded tortilla over and cook for a few minutes longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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